LAFAYETTE LODGE No. 18
Since 1838
LAFAYETTE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
EST. | 1838
WAPPINGERS FALLS | NEW YORK
LODGE No.
18
ABOUT
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
INSTITUTION
Founded in 1838, Lafayette Lodge No. 18 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is the oldest fraternal organization in the Town of Wappinger. Our 1877 Lodge stands tall in the heart of the Wappingers Falls Downtown Historic District and boasts a proud past built on friendship, love, and truth. For generations our members have enjoyed social interaction within our Lodge lounges all while continuing our mission of being charitable to our community.
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The Original Social Network
The Three Link Fraternity
Friendship
The members of our Lodge are connected to a vast network of Brothers and Sisters worldwide. We are a diverse organization and have members of all faiths, races, genders, occupations and abilities.
Love
The historic command of IOOF is to “visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphan.”
Lafayette Lodge No. 18 actively works to enhance the quality of life for the people of our community.
Truth
Members are part of the world’s oldest and largest fraternal Orders. Rituals, symbols, and degrees are designed to “elevate and improve the character of mankind.”
The building features handcrafted Victorian era architectural elements, four apartments, a library, meeting hall, kitchen, lounges, and rooftop.
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General Inquires
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